A Glimpse into the Taiwan Semiconductor Equipment and Materials MarketBy Dan Tracy, senior director and Edwin Hall, senior business development manager,
SEMI Industry Research & Statistics, September 4, 2007
Companies in Taiwan have emerged as global leaders in the semiconductor industry. These companies have significantly helped Taiwan excel in this important industry. Given its leadership position and on-going investments, strong growth is expected in both the semiconductor equipment and materials markets in Taiwan over the next several years.

SEMICON China Unveils Official MascotThe official SEMICON China mascot has been unveiled recently in Shanghai to mark the beginning of a year-long celebration of special promotions for SEMICON China 2008.

Photovoltaic Market Report Now AvailableInforming members on market conditions and opportunities is one of the key responsibilities of SEMI. Consequently, we are pleased to inform you of the availability of a recently published report by Yole Developpement on Photovoltaic Technologies, Equipment, Applications and Markets (PV TEAM Report).

Europe's Strengths on the Move and on Show at SEMICON Europa 2007The center of innovation for the world's most cutting-edge microelectronic technologies—from mobile and automotive electronics to MEMS and photovoltaics—is not in Asia, as some might think, but in Europe. These technologies, and the trends driving Europe's strength in these areas, are the focus of SEMICON Europa 2007

Showcase Your Membership:SEMI Member Logo Now AvailableSEMI members are at the forefront of innovation. Through their collective efforts in standards development, industry policy, and marketing of advanced manufacturing technology, SEMI members are seen as the critical enablers of the global electronics industry.

Industry Leaders to Convene and Collaborate at ITPCBalancing short-term goals with more important long-term strategic objectives is critical for executives. An example: Is it more important for you to go into your office the week of November 5—or attend the 23rd Annual International Trade Partners Conference in Hawaii?

Productive Nanosystems: Launching the Technology RoadmapGovernments, industry and venture capitalists have invested billions in nanotechnology and the promise of atomically-precise manufacturing. The potential of nanotechnology is enormous and impacts a wide range of applications.

Physical Sciences Dominate Innovation Once AgainBy Matthew Nordon, Lux ResearchSince the first Intel 4004 rolled off the assembly line in 1971, a wave of information technology innovation has created trillions of dollars in economic value and altered the structure of business and society.

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